Can illiquid wealth support an application?

It may provide context, but lenders also need a credible and evidenced source for regular repayments and any final payment.

Is the process confidential?

Applications are handled in line with applicable data-protection and regulatory requirements, but information must still be shared with relevant lenders and verification providers.

Is this personalised financial advice?

No. This page provides general educational information. A suitable structure depends on the asset, applicant, intended use, and lender assessment. Seek independent professional advice if you are unsure.

Asset finance questions answered

How does asset finance work for high-net-worth individuals?

Direct answer: Asset finance for a high-net-worth individual still requires affordability and credit assessment. A lender may consider income, liquidity, assets, liabilities, credit history, source of wealth and funds, the financed asset, and the proposed repayment strategy.

Discuss your application Asset finance overview

How lenders look at it

The question behind the headline

A substantial asset base does not automatically create approval if income is complex, wealth is illiquid, assets are held through trusts or companies, or the proposed structure is unclear. Specialist lenders may assess the wider financial picture with appropriate evidence.

Credit assessment

What is likely to influence the decision?

Affordability and liquidity

Salary, investment income, distributions, rental income, cash reserves, commitments, and the reliability of income sources may be reviewed.

Ownership structure

Personal, company, partnership, trust, or family-office involvement can affect documentation, beneficial-ownership checks, tax considerations, and who becomes liable.

Asset and compliance

Provenance, valuation, insurance, intended use, source of wealth, source of deposit, and anti-money-laundering checks are central to the transaction.

Possible structure

How the facility may be arranged

Hire purchase, lease, or a structured facility may be considered depending on the asset and applicant. The legal borrower, security, guarantees, and repayment source should be clear before proceeding.

Important risks

What needs balancing

Asset values and investment income can fall, while repayments remain due. Complex ownership can create legal and tax consequences. Obtain independent legal, tax, and financial advice where appropriate.

Prepare the application

Information a lender may request

Identity, address, and source-of-wealth evidence

Income, assets, liabilities, and liquidity information

Ownership or corporate-structure documents

Asset invoice, valuation, provenance, and insurance

Who you could speak to

Arran Turner

Managing Director

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Graham Nash

Commercial Finance Director

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STEP 2
Credit placement
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STEP 3
Lender assessment
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STEP 4
Documentation
If a lender offers terms and you accept, we help coordinate agreements and payout paperwork with you.

Every step after the first is optional. You can stop after the conversation. Sorbus is a broker, not a lender.

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Frequently asked questions

Key points before you proceed

No. Approval, amount, deposit, term, pricing, security, and conditions are subject to lender assessment and individual circumstances.

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